Artist in Residence Program

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About

In 2019, GAC and 10C Shared Space began developing a joint Artist-in-Residence program that seeks to elevate and support Indigenous artists and creatives. Working with Indigenous Elders, artists and community members, GAC and 10C have created a program framework and philosophy to guide the next stages of this project. The current framework reflects our hopes, questions and ideas for this residency. Themes that have emerged in our process include decolonization, community engagement, relationship building, and supporting all corners of the creative spectrum. We aim to create long-term and short-term residency opportunities, and are interested in developing satellite locations in urban- and rural-based spaces that would integrate art and creativity into the broader community.

In working on this project, GAC and 10C are grateful for the guidance of this project’s Steering Committee, as well as for the Elders, Indigenous artists, other artists and arts professionals, and community members who share their wisdom and experience. We also recognize the funding support of the Ontario Trillium Foundation.

GAC and 10C will continue to seek community partners as it begins the implementation of the pilot project. Interested community members are invited to contact Paige Bromby at [email protected] or Patti Broughton at [email protected] for more information.

Links

• Guelph Arts Council guelpharts.ca

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Guelph Arts Council

Guelph Arts Council (GAC) is a community resource, a registered charity, and a cultural hub for artists, arts groups, and audiences. Founded in 1975, GAC was one of Ontario’s first community arts councils. GAC has worked to build the cultural heart of Guelph by helping new cultural initiatives take flight, and by collaborating to create a thriving creative city. We support Guelph’s creative community, engage Guelph’s residents and visitors with the arts, and promote the benefits of the arts for individuals and communities.